Gender role differences in reactions to unemployment: Exploring psychological mobility and boundaryless careers
研究了失业后男性和女性在心理流动性（设想多种职业选择的能力）上的差异，发现传统性别角色依然影响人们对失业的看法，有孩子的男性更易视失业为失败，而有孩子的女性更可能视其为机会。
Abstract Using Sullivan and Arthur's (Sullivan & Arthur, 2006 ) refinement of the boundaryless career concept, this study examines whether there are gender role differences in psychological mobility (i.e., the career actor's capacity to envision a variety of career options) in response to the same physical transition of unemployment. We surveyed 1095 individuals across numerous organizations and industries, and analyzed our data by generational cohort in light of evolving societal attitudes toward child rearing and breadwinning responsibilities. We found that for both Gen Xers and Baby Boomers, men with children were more likely to perceive unemployment as a defeat than women with children; and women with children were more likely to perceive unemployment as an opportunity than men with children. Despite the many historical, economic, social, and cultural changes in the environment over the past decades, traditional gender roles remain pervasive in response to unemployment. Based on the study's empirical findings, we suggest critical issues for the future study of gender role differences and psychological mobility. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.